How We Lost 8 Pounds in 10 Days (and how you can avoid holiday weight gain!)

My husband and I decided that before the holiday season got started, and all the glorious food surrounded us, that we needed to do a detox to cleanse our system of the evil carbs and sugars we were both addicted to. It’s easier to make a lifestyle change, even if temporary, if someone else does it with you, especially someone in your household.

Now, to be clear, I am a carb addict. While I don’t feel my meals are terribly unhealthy or of large proportions, I am a snacker. While packing the kids’ lunches, I’ll have a few chips. While making dinner, I’ll munch on whatever I am making. Those bite size snacks add up. While the goal of our detox was not to lose weight, I’ll admit that I’m excited to see the number on the scale go down and my pants fit looser in the waist (though, as an already small chested woman, the reduction of breast size is not really welcomed!). In total, my husband and I both lost 4 pounds each on the 10 day detox and it wasn’t that hard.

Day 5 was my hardest day with a headache, slight nausea and general tiredness. With a couple of Aleve and an apple at lunch, I got through it. Totally worth it. As my husband says, you can do anything for 10 days. Now we have to maintain a healthy diet! My tastebuds have changed and sweet tastes really sweet (I’m kind of sad that my Soy Chai Latte isn’t as comforting to me as it used to be). I’m hoping this new development will be what helps me avoid holiday sweets and holiday weight gain. It can help you too!

While knowledge is important to help you decide on a path, action is the only way to get results. Start planning your 10 day detox, buy your groceries and get started! You have 10 days left until Christmas. Today is the perfect day to get started!

TAMMY GIBSON, founder of A Mom in Red High Heels, is a Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Blogger | Red Heel Lover | Personal Development Enthusiast. Her personal motto is to live life with style and confidence! Become a VIP to stay in touch with Tammy and stay up-to-date on the latest beauty and style advice on A Mom in Red High Heels!

TAMMY GIBSON, founder of A Mom in Red High Heels, is a God-loving, coffee-drinking, heel-wearing, wife and mom offering up her best tips to help women look and feel fabulous so they can achieve their biggest dreams.